The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy: Loving Through Action

The Corporal Works of Mercy are concrete acts of charity that respond to the physical needs of others, following Christ's commandment to love our neighbor.

The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy

  1. Feed the hungry.
  2. Give drink to the thirsty.
  3. Clothe the naked.
  4. Shelter the homeless.
  5. Visit the sick.
  6. Visit the imprisoned.
  7. Bury the dead.

When we serve those in need, we serve Christ Himself (Matthew 25:40). Each act of mercy brings light to a suffering world and draws us closer to God's heart.